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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 12 months later than the WG-4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ10 scores vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SZ10 WG-4 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Panasonic SZ10

 WG-4 SZ10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-4

 SZ10 WG-4 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 against the WG-4.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $330